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WORLD CLIMATE RESEARCH PROGRAMME
BASELINE SURFACE RADIATION NETWORK
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Operations Manual
Version 2.1
L.J.B. McArthur
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WCRP-121
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WORLD CLIMATE RESEARCH PROGRAMME BASELINE SURFACE RADIATION NETWORK (BSRN) Operations Manual Version 2

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VIIIList of FiguresFigure 1.1. Map of BSRN sites...1Figure 3.1. Diagram indicating appropr

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88Annex B Selected InstrumentationB 1. Instrument SpecificationsB 1.1 IntroductionThe information found in this annex is based upon the use of particu

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Pyranometers, pyrheliometers and pyrradiometers have been categorized into three groupings depending27upon the quality of the instrument. The instrum

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90Pyrheliometer Specification ListSpecification Class of PyrheliometerSecondaryStandardFirst Class Second ClassResponse time: time for 95% response &

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91B 2. PyranometersB 2.1 Eppley Laboratory Model PSP PyranometerThe Precision Spectral Pyranometer is designed for the measurement of sun and sky radi

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92Zero off-seta)response to 200 W m net + 7 W m-2 -2thermal radiation (ventilated)b)response to 5 K h change ± 2 W m-1 -2in ambient temperatureNon-s

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93(bubble half out of the ring)Coincident with base of the instrument.Detector surface and base are coplanar within 0.1°Materials Anodized aluminium c

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94Spectral selectivity ± 2%percentage deviation of theproduct of spectral absorptanceand spectral transmittance from the corresponding meanwithin 0.35

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95Directional response 5 W m-2for beam radiationQuartz domes Infrasil IIB 2.5 Carter-Scott Middleton EP09 PyranometerThe EP09 sensor has an upwards fa

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96Signal output (responsivity) 1.00 mV/W m-2Signal resolution < 1.0 W m-2Zero point ( at 20 C ) ± 1.5 W mo-2Zero point temperature coefficient <

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97B 2.7 Eppley Black and White Pyranometer (Model 8-48)The Black and White Pyranometer has a detector consisting of a differential thermopile with the

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IXFigure D 1.1. The sky functions used in this calculation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Figure D 1.

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98Linearity < 0.5 % in the range 0.5 to 1330 W m-2Response time < 25 sec. (95%), < 45 sec. (99%)Weight 1.0 kgCable 2-polar shielded, 3 m leng

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99B 3. Cavity Radiometers and PyrheliometersB 3.1 Eppley Laboratory HF/AHF Cavity RadiometerThe self-calibrating Absolute Cavity Pyrheliometer has bee

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100CONTROL BOX:Size: 7 in. high x 17 in. wide x 16 in. deepW eight: 23 lb (approx)Power requirement: 115 VAC 60 @ or 230 VAC 50 Hz selectableB 3.2 PMO

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101Receiver Cavity with inverted cone shaped bottom, coated with specular black paint cavity(absorptance : >.9998).Detector Electrically calibrated

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102Linearity ±5% from 0 to 1400 W m-2Response time 1 second (1/e signal)Mechanical vibration tested up to 20 g’s without damageCalibration reference E

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103Full opening angle 5° ± 0.2°Slope Angle 1° ± 0.2°Sight accuracy +0.2° from optical axisMaterials Anodised aluminum case, stainless steel screwsWin

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104Compact size and light weightWindow is optical sapphire for chemical and scratch resistanceMarine-grade aluminium, hard anodised, for corrosion rsi

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105Standby current draw: 0.1 MaStartup settling time: 1.5sTemperature output YSI 44031 thermistor (10kS @ 25 C)oWindow material Optical sapphire, 2mm

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106B 4. PyrgeometersB 4.1 Eppley Precision Infrared Radiometer (PIR)This pyrgeometer is a development of the Eppley Precision Spectral Pyranometer. It

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107A specially coated silicon dome transmits incoming radiation with wavelength of more than 3 micron, bycutting off shorter wavelengths. The output o

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XList of TablesTable 1.1. BSRN Stations ...3Table 1.2. List of site evaluation criteria

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108B 5. Sunphotometers and Spectral RadiometersB 5.1 Kipp and Zonen POM-01L Sky RadiometerThe POM-01L Sky Radiometer is a research instrument intended

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109Mechanical:Instrument dimension i x L: 89 x 390mmInstrument mass 3 kgControl box dimensions H x L x W: 300 x 250 x 160 mmControl box mass 8.250 kg

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110B 5.5 CIMEL Electronique Automatic Sun Tracking Photometer CE 318The CE 318 automatic sun tracking photometer has been designed and realized to be

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111Cavity size; CWL tolerance 3-cavity, Ø25 mm; ±2 nmSide-band blocking OD4, UV to 1200 nmDetector type; active area UV si-photodiode; 33 mm2Sensitivi

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112Detector tem perature control selection: 30°C, 40°C, 50°C (by jum per on circuit board); stability±0.1 °Cwarm up = 5°C min ; cooling tim e consta

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113Annex C The Geometry and Measurement of Diffuse RadiationThis annex provides the report of the BSRN W orking Group on Diffuse Measurements that des

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114C 1. Final Report of the Working Group on Solar Diffuse Shading GeometryPrepared by: G. Major and A. OhmuraC 1.1 Terms of reference The Baseline Su

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115of integration of the radiation falling on the receiver of the instrument: Ohmura integrates first thedirection of the rays, Major integrates first

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116C 2. Annex 1 to Diffuse Geometry WG Report: The effect of diffusometer shading geometryPrepared by G. Major, Z. Nagy and M. Putsay for the BSRN Mee

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117Country RmmrmmLmmSlopeangleLimitangleOpeningangleRemarkAustralia I 34.8 10 795 1.79 3.23 2.51 Sky solarAustralia II 34.8 5.64 795 2.10 2.91 2.51 Sk

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1Figure 1.1. Map of BSRN sites.Baseline Surface Radiation NetworkOperations Manual(Version 2.1)1.0 IntroductionThe determination of a global clim atol

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118Figure C 2.1. Penambra functions of diffusometers for 45 degrees solar elevation.Comparing the calculated and measured sky functions it is seen, th

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119Figure C 2.2. Compared log measured and calculated circumsolar functions.Letters A, B, C, D, E, F symbolizes different aerosol models.Summarizing t

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120Figure C 2.3. Measured sky functions and their approximations by onescalculated for model atmosphere containing rural aerosol and haze particles. D

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121Pyrheliometer Direct radiation Circum 1 Circum 2 “Measured”CRO3 770 2.92 7.74 780.7ABS 770 3.05 8.04 781.1KIPP 770 3.11 8.65 781.8NIP 770 3.11 10.9

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122Figure C 2.5. Dependence of the HUNI/HUNIII on direct radiation.C 2.4 Reduction of measurements to standard geometryThe empirical formulae in sect

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123(4) Using the empirical formulae mentioned in (1) and (2) the diffuse radiation measured by a diffusometercould be corrected to standard geometry.

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124C 3. Annex 2 to the Diffuse Geometry WG Report: Optimization of Diffusometers to PyrheliometersPrepared by G. Major and M. Putsay,Hungarian Meteo

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125measurement, namely the atmospheric conditions (scattering) and the solar elevation. For a givenpyrheliometer and given circumstances several such

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126C 3.2.2 The pyrheliometers and pyranometersFor several pyrheliometers the basic geometric data can be found in (Major 1995). From these, threeins

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127the diffusometer has been fitted to the pyrheliometer. Table C 3.4 provides information on the originallength of the diffusometer arm and the optim

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2implementation documentation. Whether a site is new or has been in operation for many years,operators and scientists can learn from each other to imp

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128Pyranometer Radius of shadingdisk/sphereArm lengthto fit to HFArm lengthto fit to CH-1Arm lengthto fit to NIPCM 11 or 21 25.4 630 603 505EPPLEY PS

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129Figure C 4.1. Measured sky functions and their approximations by onescalculated for model atmosphere containing rural aerosol and haze particles to

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130Figure C 4.2. Relationship between the geometry ofpyrheliometers and radiance (The relationshipapplies for a diffusometer when the sun is at zenith

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131Figure C 4.3a. Relationship between the shadow discand the sensor of a pyranometer.Figure C 4.3b. Detail of the sensor projectionon to the normal p

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132Pyrheliometer and Diffuse Geometry ConfigurationsACR or Kipp &Zonen CH1Kipp & Zonen 2APTracker with CMseries pyranometerEppleySDKBSRN with

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133The integration of Fr' for the entire sensor surface gives,Then,Likewise for the sun at an arbitrary zenith angle q, we obtain the followings:

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134phSince the irradiance on the surface by a pyrheliometer adjusted for the horizontal surface F isthe following relation must be kept,where the sub

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135Annex D Pyrheliometers and PointingD 1. On the Pointing Error of PyrheliometersPrepared by G. Major for the BSRN discussion held in Davos, Switzerl

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136If the optical axis of the pyrheliometer is not directed to the solar centre, than the angle measured fromthe solar centre (z1) differs from the an

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137(2) If the pointing error of a pyrheliometer is larger than its slope angle, the irradiance of thepyrheliometric sensor decreases rapidly with incr

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Location of Operating and Planned BSRN StationsSymbol Station Name Sponsor Latitude Longitude Status3CAM Camborne Great Britain 50/ 13' N 5 / 19&

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138Figure D 1.1. The sky functions used in this calculation.Figure D 1.2. The contribution of the solar disk to the irradiance of pyrheliometricsensor

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139Figure D 1.4. The contribution of the circumsolar sky to the irradiance ofpyrheliometric sensors. The upper 3 curves belong to the case of continen

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140D 2. Effect of Clouds on the Pyrheliometric MeasurementsPrepared by G. Major for the BSRN Workshop held in Boulder, Co, 12-16 Aug. 1996D 2.1 Introd

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141Using the data of Figure D 2.1where the constant has to be determined to calculate absolute radiance values.D 2.2.2 Cloud side reflectanceFigure

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142The cloud radiances have been tuned to the measured ones, while the cloudless parts are the sameas calculated for the atmospheric column containing

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143Figure D 2.2. The geometry of cloud edge scattering.Figure D 2.1. Surface Irradiance: the shadow of the model cloud.

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144Figure D 2.3. The geometry of cloud side reflectance.

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145Figure D 2.4. Measured radiance functions: example for the cloud sidereflectance (upper curve) as well the clearest cases for high and low solarele

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146Figure D 2.7. Model radiances for the cloud edge scattering and for the clearsky, mountain aerosol, h=60 degrees.Figure D 2.6. Model radiances of c

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147Figure D 2.9. The basic geometrical characteristics of the pyrheliometersinvolved into the calculation.Figure D 2.8. Model radiances for the cloud

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4• how will the data be quality controlled and archived?In the BSRN, standards of measurement accuracy and archiving have been clearly defined, butthe

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148Figure D 2.10. Cloud effect for the ABS pyrheliometer group.Figure D 2.11. Cloud effect for the Crommelynck 3L pyrheliometer.

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149Figure D 2.13. Cloud effect for the NIP pyrheliometer.Figure D 2.12. Cloud effect for the KIPP pyrheliometer.

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150Annex E Suppliers of Solar Tracking Instruments (Partial Listing)BrusagChapfwiesenstrasse 14CH-8712 StäfaSwitzerlandhttp://www.brusag.ch/Eppley Lab

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151Annex F Suppliers of Data Acquisition Systems (Partial Listing)F 1. Data Acquisition TypesAlthough the requirements for observing the basic radiati

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152Specification Type 1 Type 2 Type 3Analog-to-digitalconverter typeIntegrating Integrating, Sigma-delta or SuccessiveapproximationSuccessiveapproxima

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153Data Translation Inc.100 Locke DriveMarlboro, MA 01752-1192USAhttp://www.datx.com/Type 3EIS Pty LtdP.O. Box 281Roseville, NSW 2069Australiahttp://w

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154Annex G Sample log sheetsThe primary reason for keeping a log of the activities about the station is to help in determining thequality of the data.

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155Figure G 1. Sample log sheet from the University of Calgary.

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156Figure G 2. Sample log sheet from the NREL HBCU solar radiation network.

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157Figure G 3. Sample log sheet from the Canadian BSRN site.

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5• experts intending to obtain the necessary resources to establish a BSRN station• technologists involved in the construction and operation of a BSRN

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158Annex H Common Terms and Formulas used in Uncertainty DeterminationsThe terms and definitions reproduced below are based on those in Guide to the E

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159viii. approximations and assumptions incorporated in the measurement method and procedureix. variations in repeated observations of the measurand u

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160Notes:a. The value of a quantity may be positive, negative or zero.b. The value of a quantity m ay be expressed in more than one way.c. The values

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161Influence quantityQuantity that is not the measurand but that affects the result of the measurement.Result of MeasurementValue attributed to a meas

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162Experimental standard deviationFor a series of n measurements of the same measurand, the quantity characterizing the dispersionof the results and

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163b. Because only a finite number of measurements can be made, it is possible to determine onlyan estimate of random error.Systematic errorMean that

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164H 2. Common FormulasH 2.1 Type A EvaluationIf the number of measurements is , and is the i measurement then: thMeanVarianceStandard DeviationExpe

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165Rectangular DistributionIf the semi-range is , then the standard uncertainty, , is given by:The degrees of freedom (v) for a rectangular distribu

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166Annex I Solar Position AlgorithmAn algorithm is provided for the calculation of astronomical parameters in QuickBasic. The subroutineis based upon

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167Subroutine Solar: Equations based upon the paper of Michalsky (1988) and the approximate equationsgiven in the Astronomical Almanac.Note: Subroutin

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6• Extended-Surface Reflectance and In Situ Measurements: development of methods formeasuring surface reflectance over a larger area (e.g., 20 X 20 km

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168' MOD(X,Y) = X (MOD Y) = X - INT(X / Y) * Y' The INT function in Fortran is identical to that in QuickBasic;'

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169 HC1 = .0001184#' Constant for the calculation of airmass AC1 = -1.253#' Get the current julian date (actually add 2,400,000 for JD).

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170' Calculate hour angle in radians between -Pi and Pi. Ha = LMST - Ra IF Ha < -pi THEN Ha = Ha + TwoPi IF Ha > pi THEN Ha = Ha - Tw

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171 SolarMn$ = RIGHT$(STR$(SMn), 2) IF ABS(SMn) < Ten THEN SolarMn$ = "0" + RIGHT$(STR$(SMn), 1) SolarSc$ = RIGHT$(STR$(SSc), 2)

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172Figure J 1. A BSRN station and the WRMC.Annex J BSRN Data ManagementThis annex contains an outline of the BSRN data management. A comprehensive d

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173All data in the BSRN database are consistent. The radiation data however may be afflicted with error,though their quality was controlled by the sta

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174IndexAerosol Optical Depth ... III, 53- 56, 58, 108, 114airmass ...

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175Instrument Platform ...15, 24, 26, 28, 31Instrumentsabsolute cavity radiometer ...

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176Shade... 11, 25, 33-35, 37, 66, 68, 113Signal Cable ...

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7upgrading older networks can also benefit from results of the ongoing research conductedspecifically to improve the measurement of solar and terrest

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82.0 Sampling Frequency and Accuracy Requirements for BSRN Stations2.1 Sampling Frequency2.1.1 Sampling Frequency of Radiation MeasurementsThe BSRN re

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Uncertainty is defined as a parameter associated with the result of a measurement, that characterizes the1dispersion of the values that could reasonab

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10BSRN Measurement UncertaintyQuantity 1991* 1997 Target** 2004 Target†1. Direct Solar Irradiance 1% or 2 W m 0.5% or 1.5 W m-2 -22. Diffuse Radiation

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Major, G., 1992: Estimation of the error caused by the circumsolar radiation when measuring global4radiation as a sum of direct and diffuse radiatio

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Alados-Arboledas, L., J. Vida and J.I. Jiméniz, 1988: Effects of solar radiation on the performance of6pyrgeometers with silicon domes. Jour. Atmos.

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Philipona, R., E.G. Dutton, T. Stoffel, J. Michalsky, I.Reda, A. Stifter, P. W endling, N. W ood, S.A. Clough,8E. J. Mlawer, G. Anderson, H.E. Reverco

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14better than one second, this time accuracy was relaxed to one second at the BSRN Science andReview Workshop (Boulder, Colorado, USA, 12-16 August, 1

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Three locations where further information on time synchronization can be found are: 9(1) NIST: http://www.boulder.nist.gov/timefreq/service/its.htm (

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163.0 The BSRN Site3.1 Geographic Location of Site3.1.1 General ConsiderationsIn selecting sites for the Baseline Surface Radiation Network, the obje

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17(6) near vehicle parking areas; and(7) where heat is exhausted by vehicles or buildings.Conversely, BSRN stations must be located where facilities e

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IAcknowledgementsThe efforts required in creating any document far exceed the capabilities of any one person. This manual hasbeen no exception. I woul

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18In locations where a site is presently located, this information should be present with the requiredaccuracy.Global Positioning System (GPS) technol

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19The description consists of 11 sections broken down into three main areas: General Description,Site Description and Station Description; m uch of t

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20Data in relation surface typeValue Major Surface Type Descriptor1 glacier accumulation area2 glacier ablation area3 iceshelf -4 sea ice -5 water riv

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213.3 Instrument ExposureTo obtain data on the radiative field with respect to the surroundings, it is necessary to map thehorizon of the instrument.

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22power available. This can be accomplished by obtaining information on the power supply from thelocal power authority.The minimum suggested protectio

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Stamper, D.A., 1989: Business Data Communications, 2 Edition, Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Co.nd10Ltd., Redwood, CA, U.S.A.23The Wide Area Network is

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24data. While it is impossible to have complete defence against loss, the needfor security must be balanced against the cost of its implementation.Dis

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AES Guidlines for Co-operative Climatological Autostations, Version 2.0, Climate Information Branch,11Canadian Climate Service, Atmospheric Environmen

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26Figure 3.2. Simple post mount in concrete base.least affects the data. In the case of a wind mast, the mast should be placed where theobstruction al

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27Figure 3.3. The support structure used to elevate instruments above thelocal horizon. The structural steel and concrete support structure at theBrat

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IIPreface to the First EditionLike all aspects of the Baseline Surface Radiation Network, this manual is in its infancy. The ideas containedwithin may

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28A number of dataloggers are capable of withstanding harsh environments, including hot andcold temperatures and high relative humidity. Such data col

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Figure 3.4 Generalized schematic of the interface between radiation sensors (RF) and a data acquisition unit showing lightning protection and cablegro

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304.0 Installation of Radiation Instruments4.1 GeneralThe installation of pyranometers, pyrheliometers and pyrgeometers is relatively simple (Annex B

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31(iv) the directional responsivity of the instrument (cosine and azimuthal response of theinstrument) for pyranometers(v) the deviation of the temper

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32Figure 4.1. Ventilator with motor located beside the instrument as used by DeutscherWetterdienst.Spring loaded bolting devices for mounting the inst

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33Figure 4.2. Ventilator with the motor locatedbeneath the instrument. Note the extraventilation holes near the top of the housingused to reduce sno

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34Figure 4.3. An one-axis tracker used in shading apyranom eter. Note the use of two fine wires to m aintainthe stability of the shading disk. (Develo

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35(2) The synchronous motor must:(I) be wired appropriately the electrical power frequency of the location of installation,(ii) be wired to follow the

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Major, G., 1992: Estimation of the error caused by the circumsolar radiation when measuring global12radiation as a sum of direct and diffuse radiation

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37Pyranometer Radius ofshadingdisk/sphereArm lengthrequired forEppley HFArm lengthrequired forEppley NIPArm lengthrequired forKipp andZonen CH1Eppley

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IIIPreface to the Second EditionThe World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) Baseline Surface Radiation Network (BSRN) has beenoperating as a network o

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38Figure 4.6. Canadian computer-controlled, friction-drive tracker usedfor measuring direct beam, diffuse and infrared radiation using ashaded pyrgeom

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39This method works well if the instrument is on a vertical post attached to the boom extendingfrom the tower. The pyranometer is levelled while the p

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40(iii) the deviation of the temperature compensation circuit of the instrument over thetemperature range (-10° to +10° of the local range in tempera

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41instructions for each of these devices. A broad overview, however, is important because of the significancesolar tracking plays in the measurement o

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42Figure 4.9. Brusag two-axis active tracker. Activetracking is accomplished by balancing the signals fromthe quadrant sensor that is found on the fl

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43Types of Solar Pointing Devices Used in the BSRNTracker Type Advantages DisadvantagesSynchronous Motor(Equatorial Mount)Figure 4.8- least expensive-

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445.0 Data Acquisition5.1 IntroductionInstalling and maintaining the network data acquisition system(s) is crucial if consistent high qualityradiation

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45Of secondary importance in the selection of the DAS is its programmability. While the minimum requirementfor the DAS is to measure a set of signals

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46to a fault in the system by performing the same zero test with the resistor attacheddirectly to the input terminal of the unit. Servicing by authori

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476.0 Maintenance6.1 IntroductionHigh quality, consistent on-site maintenance is crucial if accurate long-term records are to be obtained.Not only doe

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IVTable of ContentsAcknowledgements... IPreface to the First Edition ...

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48the radiometer dome by sand or by hyrdometeorites such as hail. If the dome is damaged,it should be replaced with one made of the same optical mater

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49(ii) Two-axes passive solar trackerPassive trackers use either internal or external computers to calculate the position ofthe solar disk. Following

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50- for friction-driven drives check for slippage of the drive disks (see tracker operatingmanual for the proper procedure).- if slippage occurs on ge

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516.3 Weekly MaintenanceThe minimum weekly requirements for maintaining a BSRN radiation station are as follows (in additionto the daily maintenance):

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526.4.2 Annual maintenanceIdeally, the annual m aintenance should take less than one day to complete if a team of workers ispresent. Although unlikel

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Holben, B.N., T.F.Eck, I. Slutsker, D. Tanré, J.P. Buis, A. Setzer, E. Vermote, J.A. Reagan, Y.J. Kaufman,13T. Nakajima, F. Lavenu, I Jankowiak, and A

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54AOD values obtained from the archive would continue to be based solely on the submitted transmissiondata.7.2 Instrument and Wavelength Specification

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55Table 7.1 lists the BSRN wavelengths, maximum displacement from the nominal wavelength and themaximum waveband (Full Width at Half Maximum) in order

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56original filters and from the same manufacturing lot. In this manner, the waveband characteristics canbe maintained over longer periods of time. 7.3

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57(2) A series of 20 or more ‘Langley’ type calibrations at a high transmission site over a periodof three months or less.(3) An absolute calibration

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V4.2.3 Mechanical installation of shaded sensors (pyranometers and pyrgeometers)... 334.3

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Forgan, B.W ., 1986: Determination of aerosol optical depth at a sea level station - investigations at Gape16Grimm BAPS. CGBAPS Technical Report 5. Ga

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Forgan, B.W., 1988: Sun photometer calibrations by the ratio-Langely method. In Bas elien Atmospheric18Program (Australis) 1986, edited by B.W . Forag

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607.4.2.3 Objective AlgorithmThe objective algorithm described by Harrison and Michalsky provides a means to remove observations5that may contaminate

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61The use of a standard lamp either as a calibration source or as an irradiance source for use with adetector standard, requires precision measurement

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62Devices that use diffusers should also be cleaned daily by gently brushing debris from the diffusermaterial. If the diffuser is extremely dirty, dis

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63Field Parameter Description Explanation1 Number of Instruments numeric value of number ofinstruments supplying datamore than one instrument may be s

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Philipona, R. C.Frööh, K. Dehne, J. DeLuisi, J. Augustine, E. Dutton, D. Nelson, B. Forgan, P. Novotny, J.19Hickey, S.P. Love, S.B. Bener, B. McArthur

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65to guard against performance degradation between international comparisons. One means of monitoringperformance is the use of the reference instrumen

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Forgan, B. W ., 1996: A new method for calibrating reference and field pyranometers, Journal of21Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology, 13 638 - 645.66

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67Secondly, it alleviates the potential of thermal shock to the instrument which occurs first when theinstrument is exposed to direct beam radiation

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VI9.3.2 Procedures for specific fluxes ...739.3.2.1 Direct, diffuse and global ...

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68To maintain the traceability of pyrgeometer measurements the following procedure has been established:(1) Each BSRN station requires a minimum of tw

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69Figure 8.1. Percentage change in infrared flux due to case thermistor errors.Using these values, the difference between the measured temperature at

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For example: International Pyrheliometer Comparisons IPC VII, 24 September to 12 October 1990,22Results and Symposium. Working Report No. 162, Swiss M

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Dutton, E.G., J.J. Michalsky, T. Stoffel, B.W . Forgan, J. Hickey, D. W . Nelson, T.L. Alberta and I. Reda,232001: Measurement of broadband diffuse so

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72= pyrgeometer body temperature (K)= pyrgeometer dome temperature (K)= the electrical output from the thermopile= a correction factor for infrared ir

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73considered in these cases. The first is the normal range of the instrument, for example a pyranometerrange may be -0.1 to 12 mV, while the second is

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Gilgen, H. et al: Technical Plan for BSRN Data Management, W orld Radiation Monitoring Centre (WRMC)26Technical Report 1, Version 2.1. World Climate R

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75Annex A Site Description DocumentationTemplates for use with the site description documentation that is found in Section 3.2.

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VIIC 3. Annex 2 to the Diffuse Geometry WG Report: Optimization of Diffusometers toPyrheliometers ...

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81A.1 Example of Site Description DocumentationThe following pages provide sample pages of the Site Description Docum entation for the Bratt’s Lake Ob

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